The Pitts Special is a light
aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition
wins since its first flight in 1944. The Pitts Special dominated world aerobatic
competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remains a potent competition
aircraft in the lower categories.Aerotek-built S-2B with a 260 hp (194 kW)
Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 engine, and upper wing auxiliary fuel tank, the landing
gear and upper wings were moved forward six inches, 196 built.